Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference; 79th, 2007
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Frances Widdowson
Description
Looks at the arguments put forward in support of the claim that Aboriginal peoples exhibit an inherent ecological consciousness; and examines the policy implications of expanding Aboriginal jurisdiction over environmental protection.
The Science of the Total Environment, vol. 289, no. 1-3, April 22, 2002, pp. 255-260
Description
Contends that improved iron nutrition in aboriginal babies is necessary considering the potential for higher blood lead levels in infants with iron-deficiency anemia.
Council of the Atikamekw Nation: Project Number: 1311-QC
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Wanda Gabriel
Louise Tassé
Description
Description and evaluation of project conducted in the communities of Opitciwan, Manawan, and Wemotaci, Quebec. Involved training of workers and counsellors, establishment of support network, awareness and education of the legacy of residential schools, and healing. Sources of information include project files, interviews conducted with members of project team and service providers, and other documents and data.
Looks at programs that foster innovation and facilitate academic success for young adults, as well as improvements to accountability, resources and control to enhance educational services.
[First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission]
Description
Focus is on families dealing with disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). Highlights initiatives undertaken in Manitoba, the Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Labrador.
Information gathered through focus groups comprised of both urban and on-reserve individuals. Six dominant themes emerged: colonialism, attitudes toward traditions, condoms, othering, stigmas, and prevention strategies.
Aboriginal veteran Eugene Benedict's account of his time in Vietnam, his rejection when he returned, and his journey back to his Odanak home. This film deals with scenes of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Duration: 24:31.
First Peoples Child & Family Review, vol. 3, no. 3, 2007, pp. 103-119
Description
Examines reported cases of maltreatment in Aboriginal children and compares them with cases involving non-Aboriginal children based on a sample of cases reported to Youth Protection services in Quebec.
Conference held May 2007 brought together addiction and mental health workers to share and gain knowledge in the areas of: approaches to healing, programs in place, and training and treatment options.
American Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 71, no. 6, December 2002, pp. 1443-1449
Description
Study concludes that a single gene mutation causes North American Indian Childhood Cirrhosis, a distinct and severe form of familial cholestasis, which occurs in aboriginal children in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec.
American Literature, vol. 79, no. 3, September 2007, pp. 445-473
Description
Discusses how the 1645 treaty council involved the intersection of the Indigenous method of recording and communicating such agreements (wampum) and European textual traditions.
Canada Research Chair on Comparative Aboriginal Condition
Description
Website gives access to tables using data on region/villages, indicators and years, as well as links to maps, publications and metadata explaining characteristics on program data.
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 26, no. 2, Populations et Migrations / Populations and Migrations, 2002, pp. 199-204
Description
Book review of: Ethnology of the Ungava District, Hudson Bay Territory by Lucien M. Turner, with an introduction by Stephen Loring.
Review in French.
Book is reprint of paper which originally appeared in the Eleventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology, published in 1894.
Indigenous Affairs, no. 4, Social Suffering, 2007, pp. 30-37
Description
Looks at statistical data to determine suicide rates are higher among young Inuit men than women, of the same age, and of their peers in Denmark, southern Canada and United States.
To access this article, scroll down to page 30.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 61, no. 4, 2002, pp. 341-351
Description
Concludes that there is no evidence of altered folate metabolism and it is essential that culturally appropriate public health efforts continue to increase the intake of folic acid to reduce spina bifida.
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 5, no. 2, Fall, 2007, pp. 15-19
Description
Provides evaluation of the program reporting that current and previous participants were very satisfied with the program with almost all wishing to repeat their participation in the program.
Inuit Art Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 4, Winter, 2002, pp. 48-51
Description
Curator discusses themes in the Inuit component of larger exhibition entitled (In)Cognita, The Arctic Collection.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 48.